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Arts Business Management

If you love the idea of planning arts events, or working in galleries, museums, performing arts or heritage organisations, then the Diploma in Arts Business Management (ABM) could be what you are looking for! Throughout the three years, you will cultivate an appreciation for various creative art forms, ranging from theatre and music, to dance and visual arts through lectures, workshops and industry visits. You will also be introduced to business and management skills that will teach you how to manage, market and finance arts and heritage organisations.

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Chinese Media & Communication

Ever dreamt of entering the booming Chinese media industry in the region? With the rise of China, there is a growing interest and demand for Chinese media content from global companies as well as popular local Chinese-language media outlets. If bilingualism is your forte, put your skills to good use with the Diploma in Chinese Media & Communication (CMC), where you will be trained to become a versatile creative professional capable of producing creative content for different platforms, from traditional to digital media.

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Chinese Studies

Have a love for the Chinese language and culture, passion for educating young minds or a flair for business? Here’s a course that marries all three. Armed with a Diploma in Chinese Studies (CHS), you will be a cut above the rest in meeting the rising demand for specialists in Chinese culture and language. As the first and only course of its kind offered at the polytechnic level, and with at least half of the course conducted in Chinese, CHS sharpens your language skills while preparing you for careers in the education, media, tourism and business sectors. As part of the programme, you will go on field trips to broaden your perspective of Chinese culture and society.

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Community Development

Passionate about engaging communities for a worthy cause? Curious about human psychology and how to apply it to impact behavioural changes? Learn how to make a positive impact in the community through our Diploma in Community Development (CDT)! Through CDT, you will have the opportunity to interact with people from all walks of life, understand their needs and motivations, and be equipped to achieve better outcomes for these communities.

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Early Childhood Development & Education

If you love interacting with children and want to play a part in shaping their growth, then our Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE) may be for you. From the first year of study, you will go on weekly attachments at childcare centres, and get an opportunity to apply and hone your skills alongside experienced teachers. You will build a strong foundation in understanding child development, early childhood care and education for young children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years.

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Tamil Studies with Early Education

Has it always been your dream to be a teacher? Do you have a love for the rich Tamil language and culture? Make your dream a reality by taking up the Diploma in Tamil Studies with Early Education (TSE)! Through this one-of-a-kind diploma, you will get to nurture the next generation of young minds and have opportunities to share your passion for the Tamil language and culture with others! With the importance of Mother Tongue Language (MTL) in schools, you will secure good opportunities as a Tamil Language preschool educator.

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